A new report from the CDC shows that while over 95% of people infected with hepatitis C can be cured with a simple course of antivirals, over 2 million U.S. adults are still living with the virus — and many are getting no treatment. This is primarily due to the hindrances that insurance companies […]
Consuming sugary drinks has previously been linked to developing cardiovascular and heart diseases. However, it’s critical to be aware that the threat has expanded to yet another hardworking organ. The health risks of consuming sugary drinks are well known — and for some people, avoiding these may not be very easy. Who can say no […]
Medical technology has made giant strides in liver healthcare with a remarkable milestone: a multidisciplinary team of experts from Liver4Life in Zurich succeeded in a world’s first — namely, the treatment of an injured human liver for three days outside of its originating body; followed by the transplantation of the recovered liver into a cancer […]
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (or PFAS)—chemicals commonly found in consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fast-food wrappers, and others—may increase the risk of liver injury, finds a new study. Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine-University of Southern California conducted a pioneering study on PFAS and found that exposure to this group of chemicals may […]
What’s going on with an alarming trend in which youth liver fitness is not to be assumed — but in fact, is in question? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating cases of severe and unexplained hepatitis in children across the United States. While the cause of this condition remains […]
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